David Glynn

I do both and can't understand wanting to just do one over the other. Carving skis are great but the sensation ( though awesome) is different. There is something about having everything on one edge that is unique. And the view through the windshield is......................... well you know what it's like. Get some carving skies and don't be afraid of the dark side. Double your pleasure, it's all good! The only down side is maybe getting stuck in the parking lot and missing a few runs while trying to make up your mind as to what tool to take up on the hill.

The raichle flexon comp ski boot makes an awsome carving boot and you can pick some up in great shape for cheap and then be up and carving. You can adjust the flex from quit soft too nice and stiff. They can allow alot of ankle flex but deliver the power to drive a stiff race board. I like mine better than any "carving boot" that I've tried. I bought a pair of the Dalbello Kryptons this year because they are the evolved flexon ( redesigneded by Plake) . I find that for skiing they are just fine but will need some modification to come close to the flexon for carving. The height and hard plastic of the inner tounge tends to block my back foot and ankle flex even with the upper buckle and power strap loose. A switch to a thermal flex type of linner may do the trick.Because I like to carve and ski on the same day I like a boot that will do both, that way I can get the virgin groomed in the morning and when the slopes crowd up switch to skis and get in the bumps without having to change foot wear. If you are not looking to do both and money is no object jump into a nice carving boot otherwise try the flexon comp. Hope you get up and running soon. David Glynn

My take on the asyms is this: The purpose of the asym design was to put the rider's weight centered the same over the edge wether it was toe or heel side . With the non asym design the riders heel side is weighted further back on the edge than the toe side, consequently most riders will shift their weight onto their front foot to initiate heel side turns to bring their weight into a similar position over their edge as their toe side turn. So ,you do ride the two types of boards differently but it is a pretty easy change to make. I think the design was great but it fell out of favor mainly because shops had to invintory too much product, not because it didn't work.Another downside was you couldn't lend out a board to a friend of another footed persuasion. It would be intresting to ride a new school asym like, let's say ,a custom coiler. I think we might all be pleasantly surprised. By the way I've had a couple of asym carving boards and they were great. One of them was a gold pj 7.1 or 7.2 I think, with a black base. The pj ,being wider and softer isn't going to preform like a snapy race board but it was so fun. But it was at it's best on soft groomed , like one or two days after 8 or more inches of pow when a stiffer board tends to dig tooooo..... deep. Just my take on it. Take the thing out . You'll have fun.

John finally got to ride that 181 in very firm coditions. That board is magic! Thanks again keep in touch.

You can certainly ride in ski boots. Some riders perfer them to carving boots (I am one of them). Td1's will fit most ski boots. As for stance; so much depends on your board width and your body type that I think you should keep in mind that advice is just advice and you will have to figure it out as you go. For starters though at a minimum you don't want any toe or heel drage on either foot. So try setting your rear foot With the toe and heel just over or inside the edge of the board and your front foot about 5 degrees more . I. e. 50 degrees rear and 55 degrees front. Width of stance varies greatly. I ride about 18 inches. Go with what is comfortable. Cants ? I ride 0 degree in front 6 degrees in back. It's what works for me. Don't forget to experiment try different angles and widths. Good luck and have fun. What do you have for a board? Indian

I just got the 181 . Looks great . Quite the wraping job! Can't wait to get it on the hill. Thanks! Indian

Try to get the best binding that you can. I weigh 165 and I broke several pairs of bindings in my first couple of years of carving until I broke down and bought some bomber td1's. Belive me it is no fun to be carving along and have a foot come out of a broken binding at any speed! Get yourself a pair of bombers new or used................ You can't go wrong with those.

I drive a little slower so for me it's about 6.5 from Denver or 5.5 from the springs. We have some really good steep gromers down here.

I got the check in the mail friday morning so it should show up monday or tuesday at the latest. Give me a heads up when the board is on the way. Thanks Indian

If I were you I'd keep them! You won't always be a beginer and I doubt that you will find a board that will over power those boots. The amazing thing about those boots is that they flex more than you think and they are nice and even in their flex in other words they just don't bottom out. I weigh 165 and I have no problem with them . I actually learned in them. You recieved some good advice about adjusting them in one of your replies. Some of the simpelest things you can do for now would be to run your top buckes lose and even losen the middle buckle ( a little) and then run a 6 degree cant on your back foot. After a few runs or a few days it wouldn't suprise me if you were cranking those boots tighter and tighter. Remember this a new sport to you and it is all going to feel strange for a while. Have a little faith! Good luck.

Thanks for the info. I live in Ophir Co. Which is one valley south of Telluride and 1,000 ft higher. I'll try to call you this weekend. My # is 970-728 3433.

Tell me more about the fleon comps that are available , year, new, used, etc?

Was the 181 custom made for you as well? Sounds like it was but........?Tell me a little bit more about it. How is it tuned? Are you running a side or base bevel? How much tune is left etc? Any rock damage? The more info the better. A very light 200lbs? At 165 , 200lbs doesn't sound very light? Where are you located and what type of payment and shipping options work for you? Why do you want to sell?

Do you still have the regular non step in heels for them ?

The raichle flexon comp is actually a great boot for carving. I've been using them for seven years now and like them better than any carving boot that I've tried. They are easy to come by, cheap, and you can usually find a pair in like new condition . If you go to a world cup event you'll still see a few pair along with some other race ski boots. There is a good reason for this. It's called performance. You won't get that kind of performance out of a cheap, or lower level pair of carving boots. If your feet fit in the raichle flexon I'd go with them. I don't think you'll be disapointed.

you have e-mail

You have e-mail

Just the 181

Moxie did you get my offer? Check your e-mail

Do you have any pics?

You have e-mail

What is the side cut radius and what is the waist width ? Any pics?

Kent What is your bottom line on the race stock 188 and what else do you have ? Do you know Demian Brooks? He is my neighbor and he thinks he knows you: he's a pilot . I got him into carving a couple of years ago.

Kent Was hoping your price would be a little closer to $ 300.The 188 burner is a great ride! How come you haven't been giving it some hill time?

My favorite board has been the sims 197 burner. Mine is on it's last tune, the base and edges are beyond thin and it really is only usable on a soft day. Actually it is ready to become a wall ornament . So I am very interested in your 188 .There is something about the split tail that makes for such a smooth edge transition. So how much do you want for it? What year is it? What is the top sheet graghic?